Cops Search For Group Who Attacked Jewish Man In Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — Police are asking the public's help to find a group who attacked a Jewish man in Crown Heights late last week.

The group of five came up to the 25-year-old man, who was wearing traditional Jewish clothing, as he was walking on Empire Boulevard near Albany Avenue, according to police and the Anti-Defamation League, who is offering a reward for information about the crime.

The group made anti-Jewish remarks at the man and hit him in the head, police said. According to the ADL, one of the suspects called out "you dirty Jew" to the man.

The attack comes just a week after another anti-Semitic attack in the neighborhood. The ADL is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators in both crimes.

“We are once again reeling in the wake of a possible antisemitic attack in Crown Heights, Brooklyn," ADL NY/NJ Regional Director Scott Richman said. "These incidents have a profound impact on the entire community – causing trauma, fear, and substantial distress. We want all New Yorkers to know that these acts will not be tolerated or ignored. We hope that this reward will bring about information that will lead to a swift arrest.”

Police said the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the attack on the 25-year-old.

The suspects are being sought on aggravated harassment charges:

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.